Barry Golten
Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s challenges
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About Barry
Barry Golten helps people facing low self-esteem, anxiety, stress, addiction and relationship strains. He works with issues such as trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and anger, as well as work and career worries. He also supports people through life changes, questions of identity, and concerns around ADHD and compassion fatigue.
Barry is named up front because he believes a clear connection matters from the start. He trained as an Integrative Counsellor in the late 1990s and spent many years in the charity sector using those skills as a support worker and manager.
Background and approach
In 2012 he qualified in Solution Focused Brief Therapy and later combined this with other ways of working to offer therapy, coaching and training. In 2021 he joined KCA Training as a trainer and consultant delivering sessions in trauma, attachment and resilience.
His approach brings together a person-centred attitude, a psychodynamic view of how past relationships shape present behaviour, and a solution-focused emphasis on practical steps forward. He also uses Internal Family Systems as part of this blend to look at inner parts and how they relate to each other.
In practice this means he listens, helps people notice what already works for them, and encourages small changes that add up. Sessions aim to be steady and predictable, with a therapist who is fully present and willing to explore difficult material at the client’s pace. He frames work as a collaborative journey toward hope and clearer choices.
People who prefer a straightforward, respectful style and practical focus may find this a good fit. Barry is based in the United Kingdom and brings ten years of direct experience in therapeutic roles alongside his earlier charity leadership and training work. He is registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
At a glance
- Years practising
- 10
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 386015
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Internal Family Systems
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Barry's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Barry works with
Everything Barry lists, in their own terms.
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self-love
Approaches Barry lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Barry works online
Solution Focused work concentrates on small, achievable steps and what already helps a person move forward. It is often helpful when someone wants practical changes and a clearer direction without lengthy problem analysis.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and together decide whether Internal Family Systems, solution-focused techniques, or a blend best fits their needs. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, cut travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the logistical burden of attending in person. Registered or accredited professionals can often adapt exercises and conversations for remote meetings so the work stays practical and grounded.
Questions and answers
What kinds of issues does Barry support?
He helps people with self-esteem, anxiety, stress, addiction, trauma, grief and relationship concerns, as well as career and identity questions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is person-centred and down-to-earth, combining practical solution-focused steps with attention to how past experiences shape current patterns.
What is his professional background?
Barry began training as an Integrative Counsellor in the late 1990s, later qualified in Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and has worked in the charity sector and as a trainer and consultant since 2021.
Where does he practise and what credential does he hold?
He works from the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
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